1968 Opel Kadett vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 430 kg more than 1968 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Kadett | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Opel | Mitsubishi |
Model | Kadett | Starion |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1185 kg |